Unfortunately, this attitude impacts medical group thinking as well. As in “we deserve the exclusive contract,” or “I deserve her referrals.”
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Are You Playing to Win or Just Playing Not to Lose? – Medical Group Minute
Does your medical group have a strategy to succeed, or are you simply hoping not to fail?
Lemons to Lemonade – Medical Group Minute
In the relationship between a physician group and a hospital, problems happen. Planned or unplanned.
The Promise-Delivery Gap – Medical Group Minute
National groups often over-promise and under-deliver. Take advantage of it.
Why Sometimes the Only Way to Win Is Not to Play at All – Medical Group Minute
Just as in sports, many medical group leaders are motivated by “winning isn’t everything – it’s the only thing” thinking.
Et Tu, Dr. Brute? – Medical Group Minute
You protect your patients every day. You need to spend some time protecting the integrity of your group, as well.
Grand Theft Auto
Physicians: control isn’t given—it’s taken. If you’re not leading your practice, someone else is. Step up and shape your future.
Time Travel – Medical Group Minute
Time travel. A joke? Or can you do the equivalent right now?
How the Hospital Cut the Stipend and Lost a Bundle – Medical Group Minute
The marketplace for hospital based services is becoming increasingly commoditized.
An Exclusive Contract Renewal Choice: No Thank You
Hospital-based medical groups are often faced with a choice upon exclusive contract renewal: The expectation or demand on the part of the hospital that the group must provide its services, perhaps even at a higher level of intensity, for lower or no stipend support. A group enters into an exclusive contract in order to protect…